As a nearly life-long South Jerseyan, I’m conflicted about things like this. First and foremost, in so many areas I feel like Trenton only pays attention to North Jersey. I know they’re the larger part of the state population and economy-wise, but we’re part of one of the largest metro areas in the country down here, and have over 2 million people. So any time someone pays attention to us from up north, it’s good.
The concern comes from the fact that it seems like they treat us like an arena in which to play out their political games, patting each other on the back for moves that have yet to show success (Camden still ranks first as the country’s most dangerous place, despite marginally successful numbers from the Christie-backed county police force; allowing charters into Camden has yet to make a difference). From here these moves seems fairly idealogical instead of based on proven things that work in similar situations. And nothing they’ve done has yet to bring jobs back to Camden in large quantities. If the new economic development bill aimed at promoting Camden to businesses does indeed work, I’ll be thrilled. Every other issue in the city stems from the lack of jobs there. But if it only brings in businesses that helps outsiders and the already-wealthy, then that’s a problem. We’ve already seen that trickle down doesn’t really help local communities.
Time will tell if this is really a good thing for South Jersey or not. The needle has yet to move in the right direction in any statistically significant way.
As with everything George says, his claim is based not on the evidence but on his agenda. But I’m curious about your phrase “Norcross’ Eds and Meds reforms”. What “reforms” has George advocated for, other than adding to the constructed physical presence of Cooper?
As a nearly life-long South Jerseyan, I’m conflicted about things like this. First and foremost, in so many areas I feel like Trenton only pays attention to North Jersey. I know they’re the larger part of the state population and economy-wise, but we’re part of one of the largest metro areas in the country down here, and have over 2 million people. So any time someone pays attention to us from up north, it’s good.
The concern comes from the fact that it seems like they treat us like an arena in which to play out their political games, patting each other on the back for moves that have yet to show success (Camden still ranks first as the country’s most dangerous place, despite marginally successful numbers from the Christie-backed county police force; allowing charters into Camden has yet to make a difference). From here these moves seems fairly idealogical instead of based on proven things that work in similar situations. And nothing they’ve done has yet to bring jobs back to Camden in large quantities. If the new economic development bill aimed at promoting Camden to businesses does indeed work, I’ll be thrilled. Every other issue in the city stems from the lack of jobs there. But if it only brings in businesses that helps outsiders and the already-wealthy, then that’s a problem. We’ve already seen that trickle down doesn’t really help local communities.
Time will tell if this is really a good thing for South Jersey or not. The needle has yet to move in the right direction in any statistically significant way.
As with everything George says, his claim is based not on the evidence but on his agenda. But I’m curious about your phrase “Norcross’ Eds and Meds reforms”. What “reforms” has George advocated for, other than adding to the constructed physical presence of Cooper?